Alexander the Great

What was the name of the Greek philosopher who became Alexander's tutor?

• Aristotle

• Diogenes

• Plato

• Socrates

Alexander the Great is from 

• Greece
• Macedonia
• Sparta
• Persia

Alexander the Great is famous because 

• he was a student of Aristotle 
• he was King Philip's son
• he conquered a lot of land
• he died

How old was Alexander when he became king?

• 50

• 35

• 20

What was the eastern edge of Alexander the Great's Empire?

• Macedonia

• Athens

• India

• Egypt

Legends about eagles, lightning and storms surrounding his birth and victories made people believe Alexander was favored by which Greek god?

• Hercules
• Zeus
• Pluto
• Mercury

Alexander was 20 when he became ruler of Macedonia and Greece, but Philip had carefully prepared his son for the job. By age 16, Alexander was serving as a commander in the Macedonian army. He quickly won the respect of his soldiers. After Philip's death, Alexander was ready to fulfill his father's dream. He prepared to invade the Persian Empire.

How old was Alexander when he served as a commander?

• 18

• 21

• 16

• 20

334 b.c., Alexander led about 40,000 Macedonian and Greek soldiers into Asia Minor. Their goal was to defeat one of the strongest armies in the world—the Persians. Alexander's cavalry (KAV • uhl • ree), or soldiers on horseback, proved to be a stronger force. They fought a battle at Granicus, in what is today northwestern Turkey.

What animal did the cavalry use in the army?

• Camel

• Sheep

• Turkey

• Horse

Where was Alexander the Great from?

• Germany
• Macedonia
• Greece
• Persian Empire

Who was King Phillip II ?

• King of Mesopotamia
• The Father of Alexander the Great
• The son of Zeus 
• a brand of shoes